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Drawdown to occur on Michigan’s Big Creek impoundment in Crawford County
The 97-acre impoundment is surrounded by state-managed land and is maintained by the DNR Fisheries Division. Recreational users of the impoundment should anticipate noticeable changes during the drawdown period.

Wisconsin Fishing Report – May 19, 2025
Anglers were having good luck for walleye this week on this bay.

Special fishing regulations set at Ohio’s Lake La Su An Wildlife Area
Fisheries biologists with the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife set the special fishing regulations for this year at Lake La Su An Wildlife Area in Williams County. The area is open to fishing on

Ohio Mixed Bag: Perch limit reduced on portion of Lake Erie
Due to poor recruitment of yellow perch, anglers in one zone of Lake Erie will see reduced daily bag limits this year.
Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: Harris Pond fishing regulations change
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat commissioners, at their recent quarterly meeting, voted to approve a change in fishing regulations on Harris Pond, a commission-owned lake located in Ross Township, Luzerne County.

Maryland holding 15 events to cut blue catfish numbers
Maryland anglers can do their part to help the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem by catching and removing blue catfish from waterways.
These nonnative fish are top predators that consume native species such as blue crabs,

Hunting, fishing license fee increases proposed in Michigan
Wrangling continues in the state legislature over hunting and fishing license fee increases in Michigan.
Legislation was introduced in the House late in 2024 that would have increased the fees substantially, but the bill

Metro Area Fishing Report – May 18, 2025 – video
We certainly had to adapt a bit but I honestly like the redirection.

Steve Sarley: Adrenaline rush from strike on a topwater lure is unmatched
People often debate the subject of what is the most exciting way to catch a fish.
I know what method I think is most exciting. I caught my first muskie while retrieving my lure